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Article by: Tasmanian VDO Carson McGinty In July and August 2025, Tasmanian VDO Carson McGinty travelled to King Island and Flinders Island to meet with beekeepers both commercial and recreational… Read More
CEO Report October 2025 After a short break in September, I have been back working hard to progress industry issues. Thank you to Bianca for holding down the forte in… Read More
As a result of the arrival and endemic status of Varroa destructor within Australia, a project under the National Transition to Management of Varroa Mite was to address necessary changes… Read More
Chair Quarterly Report September 2025 Spring has sprung! Beekeepers are in the swing of things, shifting to pollination, honey flows, breeding queens and trying to keep their bees in the… Read More
What is a Varroa Development Officer? Varroa Development Officers (VDO) are here to help beekeepers across Australia, as a major varroa extension project funded by the National Varroa Mite Management… Read More
29th April 2026 What We Know Varroa synthetic chemical resistance detections have been laboratory confirmed and considered established broadly across NSW and southern QLD. It is no longer considered geographically… Read More
CEO Report August 2025 July/August has been incredibly busy for most beekeepers with the largest livestock movement in Australia occurring. Nearly 300,000 hives have been moved into almond orchards this… Read More
Protecting what matters. Together. This week we are shining a spotlight on the vital role biosecurity plays in protecting our environment, food supply, economy, and way of life. “Biosecurity isn’t… Read More
When the varroa mite was first detected in Australia in 2022, many outside the beekeeping and horticultural industries viewed it as a nuisance—a distant problem for a few farmers. This… Read More
What is the Honey Levy? The honey levy is a federal compulsory charge collected on all honey produced and sold in Australia at the first point of sale. It’s currently… Read More
